West Shore Senior Center Assistant presso Messiah Lifeways

Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Center Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Center Manager with the planning, organizing and coordinating of the daily operations of the senior centers managed by Messiah Lifeways.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, organizing and coordinating of the daily operations at the center
• Assist with completing and/or transmitting reports of all required information to the Office of Aging
• Receive and respond to senior inquiries
• Maintain awareness of services available and provided to center participants
• Respond to complaints made by center participants and communicate these concerns to the West Shore Senior Center Manager
• Communicate with Office of Aging as well as the Senior Center Manager and Messiah Lifeways Director of Community Support Services regarding pertinent information essential to operation of center
• Assist with marketing responsibilities
• Assist with food preparation oversight (servSafe certification)
• Order meals needed for center participants on a daily basis and ensure special diet meals are accommodated accordingly as directed by the West Shore Senior Center Manager
• Assist with grant writing, fundraising and financial support responsibilities in order to sustain financial viability
• Assist with ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws for senior centers
• Assist with supervising all center personnel/volunteers and completes all necessary in-service training education
• Provide for the safety and protection of senior center participants
• Maintain awareness of other community services not provided by the program and work with the Office of Aging and other agencies to coordinate needed services
• Assist with supervision and coordination of the daily program/activities management at the senior center
• Attend bi-monthly senior center advisory board meetings
• Assist with preparation of fiscal and personnel reports and preparation of annual budgets
• Follow emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the clients and staff
• Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Responsible for tracking bi-weekly working hours through Paycom
• Perform duties that are supportive in nature to the Senior Center Manager as well as the center operations and are consistent with the mission and values of Messiah Lifeways
• Confidentiality regarding participant information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways
• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including clients, families, and other employees
• Willingness to work under direction and supervision
• Practice excellent ergonomics for safety and ensure safe work practices are carried out on site

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of two years experience in a related field required
• Associate’s degree in Human Services or a related field preferred